# Old-Fashioned Low-Carb Meatloaf

> This low-carb meat loaf recipe is similar to the one from my childhood, but without the bread crumbs. If you have trouble finding TVP (TSP), you can omit it, or get options for fillers and tips in "How To Make a Low-carb Meatloaf."

**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 1 hour
**Total time:** 1 hour 10 minutes
**Servings:** 8
**Calories:** 263 per serving

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## Ingredients

- 2 lbs ground meat (85% to 90% lean works well, I've used beef, turkey, and combinations)
- 1 cup TVP
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion or 1 tbsp dehydrated onion flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup water or milk

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## Shopping List

### 🥩 Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 2 lbs ground meat (85% to 90% lean - beef, turkey, or combination)

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 1/2 cup onion (or use dehydrated onion flakes)
- [ ] 2 garlic cloves (or use garlic powder)

### 🥚 Dairy & Eggs
- [ ] 1 egg
- [ ] 1/4 cup water or milk

### 🥫 Pantry
- [ ] 1 cup TVP (textured vegetable protein)
- [ ] Worcestershire sauce (need 2 tbsp)

### 🧂 Spices & Seasonings
- [ ] Dry mustard powder (need 1 tsp)
- [ ] Dried thyme (need 1 tsp)
- [ ] Dried sage (need 1 tsp)
- [ ] Black pepper (need 1/2 tsp)
- [ ] Salt (need 4 tsp total)

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat oven.** Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. **Mix ingredients.** Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Using your hands is easiest, but don't overmix. Bake in a loaf pan, several small loaf pans, or make individual ones. Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour for a large loaf. (Some people say that baking it longer at 325°F produces a better texture. I have not tried this.) To be sure the meatloaf is done, insert a meat thermometer, which should read 155°F in the center of the loaf.

3. **Rest and serve.** About 10 to 15 minutes before you think the meatloaf will be done, you can cover it with sugar-free picante sauce.

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## Serving Ideas

- Slice and serve with mashed cauliflower or regular mashed potatoes
- Top with sugar-free ketchup or picante sauce
- Serve with steamed green beans or roasted broccoli
- Make meatloaf sandwiches with low-carb bread
- Crumble leftovers for a taco or salad topping

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## Nutrition Information

**Per serving (1 of 8):** 263 calories | 2g effective carbohydrate plus 2g fiber | 30g protein